Etymology

gongylus

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Today it means: A round deciduous body connected with the reproduction of certain seaweeds. Full definition →

Latin Gongylus ← Ancient Greek Γογγύλος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΓογγύλος
  2. Latin · borrowed fromGongylus
  3. English todayGongylus

Borrowed from Latin Gongylus, from Ancient Greek Γογγύλος (Gongúlos).

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